Memorial Day

We had a very busy Memorial Day Weekend. Patrick and Lindsay came into town to meet Grady and visit us. We had Ryan, Gillian, Brian, Elissa, Ron, Christy and Craig over for dinner on Saturday night and had a great time eating and playing Wii.

On Sunday, we headed to Savannah for Andy and I to have our first night away from Grady. We dropped him off at Grandma and D-Daddy's - Aunt Jenny was also there - and headed to the Savannah Hilton for the evening. We knew his hiney would never touch the ground with those three spoiling them. We had a great time - we ate at the City Market, took a Rickshaw ride, and got a full night of sleep (although I did have to wake up in the middle of the night to pump, but I didn't have to put the pump back to sleep!). The Grandparents and Aunt said that Grady also had a great night and they seemed to love taking care of him. Andy and I had so much fun together, but we missed our boy! We couldn't get back to their house quick enough on Monday afternoon. We hung out and ate dinner and headed back to Charleston Monday evening. Thank you Dave, Wanda and Jenny for taking care of our sweet boy and letting us have a night away.

This is how we found Aunt Jenny and Grady after our night away. Andy immediately grabbed him and woke him up so they could start playing.

Play Time

Grady has really started to be more interactive and playful. We've done a lot of playing in our Baby Einstein Gym and he bats at toys that you hold above him. He also kicks like crazy - the kid is going to be one great soccer player! Best of all though, he's really started smiling and "talking". I love hearing all the funny noises he makes and nothing is better than seeing his huge grin.

Scotch has started to realize where Mommy and Daddy direct their attention.

He's starting to get so big, which makes me sad that he won't always be a baby, but I'm so excited to see him grow and develop and become more interactive. Each day brings new surprises.

FIRST BEACH TRIP AND MISC PICTURES

Grady has been such a blessing. We are having fun learning the ins and outs of parenthood and when we think we have it figured out, he changes his pattern. Thank goodness that we have such a great support group around us. Our friends and family seem to know when we need a little helping hand or time off. Morgan and I actually got to go on our first date Friday night since we had Grady. It was very relaxing, but we were ready to get home to our son. Thank you for all the well wishes and prayers.

Scotch was looking for some attention. He will sit in just about anyone's lap these days. Grady chillin' in his recliner.

Hangin' with Aunt Jen.

Grandma has this voice that just soothes Grady.

First and Third generation bonding.

First family beach trip. It was blowing so hard that we only stayed for 15 minutes, but Grady got to see the ocean.

Of course mom had him dressed for the occasion.
Alexis, Thank you for the beach bed. He has just started recognizing colors in front of him so it was a great thing to take to the beach.

GRADY'S FIRST PORTRAITS

I could not pick out my favorites so I posted them all. Sorry it is so many, but he is so cute.